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Inside Memorial Coliseum while renovations are being done Friday, July 12, 2024, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Matthew Mueller | Photo Editor

Construction at Memorial Coliseum continues as fall rapidly approaches

Cole Parke, Sports Editor July 13, 2024

Construction at Memorial Coliseum has continued as the fall rapidly approaches on the campus of the University of Kentucky. The coliseum, the former home of the Kentucky men’s basketball team,...

Kentucky forward Aaron Bradshaw yells in excitement during the Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Tennessee on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kentucky won 85-81. Photo by Isaiah Pinto | Staff

At the buzzer: No. 15 Kentucky conquers Rocky Top 85-81

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

No. 15 Kentucky men’s basketball was victorious against the outright SEC champions No.4 Tennessee 85-81 inside a raucous Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday to earn a double-bye in the upcoming SEC...

Raena Worley winks after completing her bars routine during the No. 6 Kentucky vs No 5. Florida gymnastics meet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky lost 198.100-198.225.

No. 6 Kentucky gymnastics falls on senior night

Kolby Wohl, Gymnastics Beat Reporter March 5, 2024

No. 6 Kentucky Gymnastics (7-4, 4-3 SEC) suffered a close loss to No. 5 Florida (11-1, 6-1 SEC) 198.225-198.100. With seven seniors being honored for senior night, Teagan Garrison (team manager), Bailey...

Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart watches the Kentucky vs. No. 1 South Carolina womens basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. South Carolina won 95-66. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

UK Athletics announces department-wide sale of Alcohol at sporting events

Cole Parke, Sports Editor June 17, 2023

UK Athletics and Kentucky Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart announced a department-wide sale of alcoholic beverages at sporting events for the 2023-24 school year. The official confirmation came from...

Kentucky womens golfer Laney Frye competes in the third round of the NCAA Championship finals at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Photo by Tim Cowie, provided by UK Athletics

Kentucky womens golf misses cut at SEC Championship

Sara Gibson, Reporter April 16, 2023

Kentucky womens golf ties for 11th in SEC Championship  Highlighted by Laney Fryes performance who finished in sixth place, the Wildcats shot 41 over par 217 to end in 11th place to miss the cut.   Day...

A Kentucky track and field athlete leads the pack in the 60 meter hurdles event during the Jim Green Invitational meet on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Kentucky track and field set new records at Tom Jones Memorial

Ian Alvano, Reporter April 16, 2023

After a couple weeks off, Kentucky track and field was back in action and competing in the Tom Jones Memorial. The action began on Friday, with a group of Wildcats taking charge of their respective competitions.  In...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Masai Russell breaks 100-meter hurdles record at Texas Relays.

Noah Wehby, Reporter April 3, 2023

Austin, Texas played host to a new collegiate record, as Masai Russell broke the 100-meter hurdles record at the Texas Relays with an impressive time of 12.36 (2.0) seconds, marking the second time she...

Dhaivat Pandya competes during the Bearcat Invitational. Photo provided by UK Athletics.

Kentucky mens golf records top-five finish in Schenkel Invitational

Aaron Benjamin, Reporter March 21, 2023

Kentucky mens golf finished the Schenkel Invitational in fifth place this past weekend, finishing one over par on Sunday. Fourteen teams competed in the event that was held at the Forest Heights Country...

A University of Kentucky track and field athlete gets ready for a race during the Jim Green Invitational at the Nutter Field House on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky track and field records personal bests at Black and Gold Invitational

Noah Wehby, Reporter March 21, 2023

The Kentucky track and field team opened the outdoor season with 10 new top-10 times and distances to the school’s all-time records at the Black and Gold Invitational in Orlando, Florida.  Over the...

Renderings show the future plans for Memorial Coliseum, which are expected to be completed by fall 2024. Provided by UK Athletics.

UK Athletics to modernize Memorial Coliseum, home of four varsity athletic teams

Cole Parke, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

The University of Kentucky Athletics Committee officially endorsed renovation plans to Memorial Coliseum on Thursday. The arena, completed in 1950 as the second home for the Kentucky mens basketball...

Students dance during the Underground Formal on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Gatton Student Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Travis Fannon | Staff

Underground Formal: UK students dance the night away

Owen Chesemore, Reporter February 7, 2023

UK Student Activities Board (SAB) collaborated with Underground Perspectives to host the Underground Formal in the Gatton Student Center on February 4.  Students streamed into the Grand Ballroom to...

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jacob Toppin (0) shoots the ball during the No. 19 Kentucky vs. Louisville mens basketball game on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 86-63. Photo by Jackson Dunavant | Staff

Toppin shines for Cats in bounce-back victory over Louisville

Ali Cetinok, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2022

After an upset loss to Missouri last Wednesday, No. 19 Kentucky defeated Louisville 86-63 on Saturday to move to 9-4 on the season, while the Cardinals stumble to a 2-12 record. After struggling in...

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